Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Match Player Stats (Apr 22, 2025)

The Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals match player stats from April 22, 2025 tell the story of complete domination at Nationals Park. Washington crushed Baltimore 7-0, with Mitchell Parker delivering eight innings of one-hit ball while Nathaniel Lowe and Dylan Crews powered the offense with home runs.

Final Score and Top Performers

Washington Nationals 7, Baltimore Orioles 0

Mitchell Parker absolutely carved up the Orioles lineup, allowing just one hit across eight dominant innings while striking out four and walking two. The lefty retired the final 17 batters he faced, lowering his ERA to 1.39. Offensively, Nathaniel Lowe crushed a two-run homer (his 4th of the season) and drove in two runs, while James Wood went 3-for-5 with two runs scored.

Game Summary Stats

Team	R	H	E	LOB
Baltimore Orioles	0	1	1	13
Washington Nationals	7	14	0	15

Game Details

• Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
• Attendance: 29,504
• Game Duration: 2:24
• Temperature: Spring evening conditions

Complete Batting Statistics

Baltimore Orioles Batting Performance

The Orioles offense was completely shut down, managing just one hit all night. Baltimore entered this contest looking to bounce back from a brutal 24-2 loss to Cincinnati just two days prior, but found no answers against the Nationals pitching.

Player	Position	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG
Cedric Mullins	CF	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	.290	.443	.623
Adley Rutschman	DH	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.200	.297	.375
Gunnar Henderson	SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.213	.250	.410
Ryan Mountcastle	1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.229	.260	.329
Tyler O’Neill	RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.230	.304	.410
Heston Kjerstad	LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.245	.283	.469
Jordan Westburg	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.187	.247	.373
Gary Sanchez	C	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.120	.179	.120
Jackson Holliday	2B	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	.213	.273	.361
Team Totals		28	0	1	0	0	4	6

Key Batting Notes:

• Mullins recorded Baltimore’s only hit with a single in the third inning
• The team left 13 runners on base despite minimal offensive production
• Baltimore failed to get a runner past second base until the ninth inning
• The Orioles were shut out for the third time this season

Washington Nationals Batting Performance

Washington’s offense exploded for 14 hits, with three players recording three-hit games. The Nationals took an early lead and never looked back, scoring in four different innings.

Player	Position	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	SO	2B	3B	AVG	OBP	SLG
James Wood	LF	5	2	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.253	.350	.552
Nathaniel Lowe	1B	4	1	1	2	1	0	3	0	0	.293	.370	.500
Luis Garcia Jr.	2B	4	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	.225	.282	.310
Keibert Ruiz	C	4	0	3	2	0	0	0	2	0	.329	.378	.461
Josh Bell	DH	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.133	.253	.280
Dylan Crews	RF	4	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	.189	.221	.324
Jose Tena	3B	4	1	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	.286	.286	.476
Jacob Young	CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.234	.368	.277
Nasim Nunez	SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.154	.241	.192
Team Totals		37	7	14	6	2	0	7	7	1

Key Batting Highlights:

• Wood had three hits and scored twice on his bobblehead night celebration
• Ruiz went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI
• Tena recorded three hits including two doubles and a triple
• The Nationals hit seven doubles and one triple as a team
• Two home runs provided the power: Lowe’s two-run shot in the first and Crews’ solo blast in the sixth

Complete Pitching Statistics

Baltimore Orioles Pitching Performance

The Orioles pitching staff struggled mightily, allowing 14 hits and seven runs. Dean Kremer bore the brunt of the damage, getting tagged for six runs in just 5.1 innings.

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches	Strikes	ERA	Result
Dean Kremer	5.1	11	6	5	0	4	2	101	67	6.84	L (2-3)
Matt Bowman	1.2	2	1	1	0	2	0	30	19	2.45	–
Keegan Akin	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	10	9	3.27	–
Team Totals	8.0	14	7	6	0	7	2	141	95

Pitching Analysis:

• Kremer allowed 11 hits, the most by an Orioles starter this season
• His sixth pitch of the game was hammered for a two-run homer by Lowe
• The Orioles starting rotation ERA ballooned to a major league worst 6.22
• Ground ball to fly ball ratio for Kremer: 10-4, showing decent contact management despite results

Washington Nationals Pitching Performance

Mitchell Parker was absolutely dominant, combining with two relievers to hold Baltimore to just one hit. This was Parker’s longest outing in his 34-start major league career.

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches	Strikes	ERA	Result
Mitchell Parker	8.0	1	0	0	2	4	0	99	69	1.39	W (3-1)
Colin Poche	0.1	0	0	0	2	0	0	19	9	15.00	–
Cole Henry	0.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	10	6	0.00	–
Team Totals	9.0	1	0	0	4	6	0	128	84

Pitching Highlights:

• Parker retired the final 17 batters he faced, an incredible run of dominance
• His 8.0 innings marked a career high in his young career
• Parker’s ERA dropped to 1.39, fourth best in the National League at the time
• Ground ball to fly ball ratio: 5-7, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and generate weak contact
• Batters faced: 27 (just three over the minimum)

Inning by Inning Breakdown

First Inning: Nationals Strike Early

The Nationals wasted no time getting on the board. James Wood doubled to deep left field, and Nathaniel Lowe crushed Dean Kremer’s sixth pitch of the game for a two-run homer to right center. Nationals 2, Orioles 0.

Second Inning: Wild Pitch Extends Lead

Jose Tena tripled to deep left with one out. After Jacob Young grounded out, Dean Kremer uncorked a wild pitch that allowed Tena to score easily. Nationals 3, Orioles 0.

Fifth Inning: Washington Pads the Lead

With runners in scoring position, Luis Garcia Jr. and Keibert Ruiz each delivered RBI singles to push the advantage to five runs. Nationals 5, Orioles 0.

Sixth Inning: Crews Goes Deep

Dylan Crews led off the sixth inning with a solo home run, his third of the season, giving Washington a commanding six-run cushion. Nationals 6, Orioles 0.

Seventh Inning: Insurance Run

Keibert Ruiz poked an RBI double for his second run-batted-in of the game, capping the scoring. Nationals 7, Orioles 0.

Individual Player Analysis

Standout Performances

Mitchell Parker (Nationals SP)

The 25-year-old left-hander turned in the performance of the night. Parker’s eight innings of one-hit ball represented a masterclass in pitching efficiency and dominance. After allowing a one-out single to Cedric Mullins in the third inning, Parker locked in and retired 17 consecutive batters to close out his outing. He threw 99 pitches, 69 for strikes, showing excellent command.

Parker’s unique delivery, featuring the highest arm angle in Major League Baseball at 60.5 degrees, made him particularly difficult to pick up for Orioles hitters. His ability to locate his fastball and mix in quality breaking pitches kept Baltimore’s lineup completely off balance throughout the night.

James Wood (Nationals LF)

On his bobblehead night, Wood delivered a performance worthy of the celebration. His three hits matched his season high, and he scored twice while reaching base in three of his five plate appearances. Wood’s two doubles showcased his gap power and his ability to drive the ball to all fields. His .902 OPS coming into the game reflected his solid start to the season.

Jose Tena (Nationals 3B)

Tena recorded the first multi-extra-base-hit game of his young career with two doubles and a triple. His triple in the second inning set up an easy run when Kremer’s control faltered. Tena’s aggressive approach at the plate and ability to use the whole field made him a constant threat in the Nationals lineup.

Keibert Ruiz (Nationals C)

The catcher continued his hot start to the season, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Ruiz’s .329 batting average led the Nationals regulars, and his ability to drive in runs with runners in scoring position proved crucial. His two-out RBI single in the fifth extended Washington’s lead at a critical juncture.

Struggling Performances

Dean Kremer (Orioles SP)

Kremer’s outing was forgettable from the start. Allowing a home run on his sixth pitch set the tone for a difficult night. He surrendered 11 hits in just 5.1 innings, including seven extra-base hits that kept Nationals runners in constant scoring position. The two home runs he allowed raised his season total to five, and his ERA climbed to 6.84.

Gunnar Henderson (Orioles SS)

The young shortstop went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and left five runners on base, epitomizing Baltimore’s offensive struggles. Henderson’s .213 batting average and .660 OPS reflected a slow start to his season.

Advanced Metrics and Situational Stats

Batting Situational Statistics

Nationals with Runners in Scoring Position:

• 5-for-13 (.385 batting average)
• Key RBI contributors: Ruiz (2), Garcia (1), Lowe (2)
• Two-out RBI: 3

Orioles with Runners in Scoring Position:

• 0-for-6
• Left in scoring position with two outs: Henderson, Mountcastle, O’Neill

Defensive Performance

Washington Nationals:

• Perfect defensively with zero errors
• Turned zero double plays
• Clean fielding throughout supported Parker’s dominance

Baltimore Orioles:

• One error charged to Cedric Mullins
• Turned one double play (Holliday-Henderson-Mountcastle)
• The error did not lead to any unearned runs

Historical Context and Season Implications

This game represented a critical point in both teams’ seasons. For Baltimore, coming off a humiliating 24-2 loss to Cincinnati just two days prior, the shutout defeat extended their struggles. The Orioles entered the game with a 9-12 record and a starting rotation ERA of 6.11, which jumped to 6.22 after Kremer’s performance.

The loss dropped Baltimore to 9-13, putting them below .500 and raising concerns about their pitching depth. With key starters Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) and Zach Eflin (lat strain) on the injured list, the Orioles were struggling to find consistent starting pitching.

Washington improved to 10-13 with the victory, winning for the third time in four games after a disappointing 4-6 road trip. The Nationals got quality starts from their rotation while the offense showed signs of life with 14 hits.

For Mitchell Parker, this outing lowered his ERA to 1.39, placing him fourth in the National League at the time. The performance represented a continuation of his quality start streak, as he had recorded one in all five of his appearances to that point in the season.

Quotes and Manager Reactions

After the game, Mitchell Parker discussed his dominant outing and his approach on the mound. When asked about his performance, Parker said he’s “been saying it all year, just forcing them to do what we want them to do with it.”

Parker acknowledged that after eight innings and 99 pitches, he felt his night was complete and didn’t lobby manager Dave Martinez for a chance at the complete game. His professional approach and understanding of workload management reflected maturity beyond his 25 years.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde had expressed frustration after Baltimore’s recent struggles with starting pitching and walks. Following the Cincinnati debacle where five Orioles pitchers walked 11 batters, Hyde noted, “You’re just not going to be able to win games that way. You’re going to win them once in a while because you’re going to outscore teams, but that’s not how you win Major League Baseball games.”

Looking Ahead: Series and Season Context

This opener set the stage for the rest of the three-game Beltway series between these regional rivals. The Wednesday night matchup would feature Baltimore’s Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1, 3.43 ERA) facing Washington’s Trevor Williams (1-2, 5.95 ERA).

For the Orioles, the focus turned to stopping the bleeding and getting healthy arms back in the rotation. Their offense, which had shown flashes of power earlier in the season, needed to find consistency against quality pitching.

The Nationals looked to build momentum from Parker’s gem and the offensive outburst. With a solid starting rotation ERA of 3.87, Washington’s pitching staff was performing well despite their record. However, the bullpen’s league-worst 7.19 ERA remained a concern moving forward.

Team Statistics Comparison

Season Records Entering Game

• Orioles: 9-12 (away record: 4-9)
• Nationals: 9-13 (home record: 5-6)

Starting Rotation Performance

• Orioles Starters ERA: 6.22 (worst in MLB)
• Nationals Starters ERA: 3.87

Bullpen Performance

• Nationals Relievers ERA: 7.19 (worst in MLB)
• Opponents hitting .283 against Washington relievers

Key Takeaways from Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Match Player Stats

The baltimore orioles vs washington nationals match player stats from April 22, 2025 showcase a complete team victory for Washington. Mitchell Parker’s eight-inning gem, combined with explosive offense featuring home runs from Nathaniel Lowe and Dylan Crews, delivered a statement win. The Nationals collected 14 hits while holding Baltimore to just one, demonstrating dominance on both sides of the ball.

For Baltimore, the loss highlighted ongoing concerns with starting pitching depth and offensive consistency. Dean Kremer’s struggles reflected the broader issues plaguing the Orioles rotation, while the lineup’s inability to generate offense against quality pitching raised questions moving forward.

For Washington, the victory provided validation that when their starting pitching performs at this level, they can compete with any team. The offensive production from multiple players throughout the lineup suggested depth that could serve them well as the season progressed.

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